{"id":682,"date":"2020-09-30T13:37:40","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T08:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/?page_id=682"},"modified":"2023-09-28T16:50:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T11:20:25","slug":"yoga-protocol-instructor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga Protocol Instructor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yoga Protocol Instructor is the first level certification by Ayush under the category of <strong>Yoga Education &amp; Training<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a20ca510c2d9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a20ca510c2d9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#What_Yoga_Protocol_Instructor_can_do\" >What Yoga Protocol Instructor can do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#Requirement_Eligibility\" >Requirement\/ Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#Minimum_Age_for_Yoga_Protocol_Instructor_Certification\" >Minimum Age for Yoga Protocol Instructor Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#Duration_of_Course\" >Duration of Course<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#Syllabus_Mark_Distribution\" >Syllabus &amp; Mark Distribution<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#Theory_Part\" >Theory Part:\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#1_Introduction_to_Yoga_and_Yoga_Practices_20_Marks\" >1. Introduction to Yoga and Yoga Practices (20 Marks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#2_Introduction_to_Yoga_Texts_20_marks\" >2. Introduction to Yoga Texts (20 marks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#Yoga_for_Health_Promotion_20_marks\" >Yoga for Health Promotion (20 marks)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#Practical_Part\" >Practical Part<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#A_Demonstration_Skills_80_Marks\" >A. Demonstration Skills (80 Marks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#BTeaching_Skills_Methods_of_Teaching_Yoga_40_Marks\" >B.Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga) (40 Marks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#C_Application_of_Knowledge_10_Marks\" >C. Application of Knowledge (10 Marks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#DField_Experience_10_Marks\" >D.Field Experience (10 Marks)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#Validity_of_Yoga_Protocol_Expert_Certificate\" >Validity of Yoga Protocol Expert Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#Reference_Books_for_Theory_Practicals_Exam\" >Reference Books for Theory &amp; Practicals Exam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#Theory_Exam_Reference_Books\" >Theory Exam Reference Books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-protocol-instructor\/#Practical_Exams_Reference_Books\" >Practical Exams Reference Books<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Yoga_Protocol_Instructor_can_do\"><\/span>What Yoga Protocol Instructor can do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These Certified Yoga Professionals(Yoga Protocol Instructor) can teach basics of Yoga \/ common Yoga protocol developed by the Ministry of AYUSH for International Day of Yoga for prevention of diseases and promotion of health. They can also conduct Yoga practice \/classes in parks, societies, RWA, etc.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Ayush has also defined personal attributes for Certified Yoga Protocol Instructor as\u00a0 good communication skills, time management skills and ability to understand the body language of the trainees. The job requires individual to possess key qualities such as self discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathetic, language proficiency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirement_Eligibility\"><\/span>Requirement\/ Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>For open candidates, there is <strong>no eligibility criteria<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>But, for admission in the course to clear this certification, Department of Ayush suggests that the students in the Yoga Institutions should have passed 10th standard \/ secondary school certificate from a recognized board or equivalent. But it is upto the Yoga Institutions to define their eligibility for the admission to this course for this certification.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_Age_for_Yoga_Protocol_Instructor_Certification\"><\/span>Minimum Age for Yoga Protocol Instructor Certification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any person of any age can apply for this certification.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duration_of_Course\"><\/span>Duration of Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not less than 200 hours or not less than 3 month as part time or not less than 1 month as full time course.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Syllabus_Mark_Distribution\"><\/span>Syllabus &amp; Mark Distribution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Total Marks of Exam for Certification of Yoga Protocol Instructor is 200. Out of this, theory Part will be of 60 marks and the Practical of will be 140.<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption><strong>Yoga Exam Details<\/strong><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>THEORY PART<\/th>\n<th>Max. Marks<\/th>\n<th>Passing Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices<\/td>\n<td>20 marks<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"3\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>42 Marks (70%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Introduction to Yoga Texts<\/td>\n<td>20 marks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yoga for Health Promotion<\/td>\n<td>20 marks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>60 Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>42 Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>PRACTICAL PART<\/th>\n<th>Max. Marks<\/th>\n<th>Passing Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Demonstration Skills<\/td>\n<td>80 Marks<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"4\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>98 Marks (70%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga)<\/td>\n<td>40 Marks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application of Knowledge<\/td>\n<td>10 Marks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Field Experience<\/td>\n<td>10 Marks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>140 Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>98 Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><strong>Grand Total = Theory + Practical = 200 Marks (100%) | Passing Marks: 140 Marks (70%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theory_Part\"><\/span><strong>Theory Part:\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Theory Exam consists of 60 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/ugc-net-yoga-mcq-qci-practice-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Multiple Choice Questions<\/a>, each of 1 mark. All the questions are compulsory. The duration of theory exam is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>2 hours<\/strong><\/span>. You are required to secure minimum passing marks, otherwise you will not be proceeded for practical exam. Hence, you will need to attend the theory exam by paying the exam fee again at the next available date of examination.<\/p>\n<p>The candidates shall mark the answer in Optical Mark Reader (OMR) sheet. There is <strong>no negative marking <\/strong>in the written examination. Theory exam paper is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>bilingual<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 English &amp; Hindi. For exam in other language, the question paper is in English and the language selected.<\/p>\n<p>The syllabus<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Introduction_to_Yoga_and_Yoga_Practices_20_Marks\"><\/span><strong>1. Introduction to Yoga and Yoga Practices (20 Marks)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Yoga: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/etymology-and-definitions-of-the-term-yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Etymology, definitions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/aim-and-objectives-of-yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aim, objectives<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/misconceptions-on-yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">misconceptions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Yoga : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/the-origin-of-yoga-a-journey-through-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Its origin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/history-and-development-of-yoga-a-comprehensive-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">history and development<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga practitioners.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/principles-of-yoga-triguna-antahkarana-chatustaya-tri-sharira-panchakosha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Principles of Yoga (Triguna, Antahkarana-chatustaya, Tri-Sharira\/ Panchakosha)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/introduction-to-major-schools-of-yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali, Hatha)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Yoga practices for health and well being.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/?post_type=lp_course&amp;p=1762\/lessons\/introduction-to-shatkarma-meaning-purpose-and-their-significance-in-yoga-sadhana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction to Shatkarma: meaning, purpose and their significance in Yoga Sadhana<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/introduction-to-sukshama-vyayama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yogic Sukshma Vyayama<\/a>, SthulaVyayama and Surya Namaskara.<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits.<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Pranayama and Dhyana and their health benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Introduction_to_Yoga_Texts_20_marks\"><\/span><strong>2. Introduction to Yoga Texts (20 marks)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/patanjala-yoga-sutra-yoga-protocol-instructor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction and study of Patanjala Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras (Chapter I-1-12)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/introduction-and-study-of-bhagavad-gita-yoga-protocol-instructor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of selected Slokas (Chapter II -47, 48, 49, 50 and 70)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/introduction-and-study-of-hathapradipika\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction and study of Hathpradipika<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/general-introduction-to-prasthanatrayee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General Introduction to Prasthanatrayee<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/aahara-diet-in-hathapradipika-and-bhagawadgita\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Concepts and principles of Aahara (Diet) in Hathapradipika and Bhagawadgita (Mitahara and Yuktahara)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/significance-of-hatha-yoga-practices-in-health-and-well-being\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Significance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well being<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/concept-of-mental-wellbeing-according-to-patanjala-yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala Yoga<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/patanjala-bahiranga-and-antaranga-yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yogic practices of Patanjala Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/concepts-of-healthy-living-in-bhagwad-gita\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Concepts of healthy living in Bhagwad Gita<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/importance-of-subjective-experience-in-daily-yoga-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga practice<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_for_Health_Promotion_20_marks\"><\/span><strong>Yoga for Health Promotion (20 marks)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/category\/human-anatomy-physiology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brief introduction to human bod<\/a>y.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/meaning-and-means-of-health-promotion-and-role-of-yoga-in-health-promotion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meaning and Means of health promotion and role of Yoga in health promotion<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yogic-positive-attitudes-maitri-karuna-mudita-upeksha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yogic positive attitudes ( Ma\u00eetri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/concept-of-bhavas-dharma-jnana-vairagya-aishvarya-and-their-relevance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Concept of bhavas(Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya) and their relevance in well being<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/dincharya-and-ritucharya-with-respect-to-yogic-life-style\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect to Yogic life style<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/holistic-approach-of-yoga-towards-health-and-diseases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holistic approach of Yoga towards health and diseases<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/first-aid-and-cardio-pulmonary-resuscitation-cpr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction to First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yogic-management-of-stress-and-its-consequences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yogic management of stress and its consequences<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-in-prevention-of-metabolic-and-respiratory-disorders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yoga in prevention of metabolic and respiratory disorders<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-for-personality-development-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yoga for personality development<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Part\"><\/span>Practical Part<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Practical includes Demonstration, Teaching skill, Therapy skill, Evaluation skill, application of knowledge and field Experience as per the level of certification.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Demonstration_Skills_80_Marks\"><\/span><strong>A. Demonstration Skills (80 Marks)<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and hymns.<\/li>\n<li>Yoga Cleansing Techniques &#8211; Knowledge of Dhauti, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bE10gI5vDrc&amp;t=271s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neti<\/a> and practice of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HbT4PHrpfxA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kapalabhati<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Yogic Sukshma Vyayama(Micro Circulation Practices)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Neck Movement: Griva Shakti Vikasaka(I,II,III,IV)<\/li>\n<li>Shoulder Movement: Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka<\/li>\n<li>Trunk Movement: Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V )<\/li>\n<li>Knee Movement: Jangha Shakti Vikasaka(II-A&amp;B)Janu Shakti Vikasaka<\/li>\n<li>Ankle movement Pada-mula shakti Vikasaka \u2013A&amp;B Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala shakti Vikasakab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Yogic Sthula Vyayama(Macro Circulation Practices)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/sarvanga-pushti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sarvanga Pushti<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/hrd-gati-yogic-jogging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hrid Gati (Engine Daud)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4.Yogic Surya Namaskara<\/p>\n<p>5.Yogasana<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana, Kati Chakrasana, Trikonasana<\/li>\n<li>Dandasana, Sukhasana,Padmasana, Vajrasana, Bhadrasana,Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana<\/li>\n<li>Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana, Vakrasana, Gomukhasana,<\/li>\n<li>Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Makarasana<\/li>\n<li>Pavanamuktasana, Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana<\/li>\n<li>Vipareetakarani, Saral Matsyasana, Shavasana,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>6.Preparatory Breathing Practices<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t4AtlO44ka8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic and clavicular)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Yogic deep breathing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>7.Pranayama<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/concept-of-puraka-rechaka-and-kumbhaka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anulmoa Viloma\/Nadi Shodhana<\/li>\n<li>Sheetalee(without Kumbhaka)<\/li>\n<li>Bhramari (without Kumbhaka)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>8.<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Understanding of Bandha<\/span>: Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Mula Bandha<\/p>\n<p>9.<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Understanding of Mudra<\/span>: Hasta Mudras (chin, Chinmaya, Brahma, adi, jnana, Dhyanaand Nasika)<\/p>\n<p>10.Practices leading to Meditation and Dhyana Sadhana, Recitation of Pranava &amp; Soham, Recitation of selected hymns, invocations and prayers from Vedas &amp; Upanishad as Body and breath awareness, Yoga Nidra<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BTeaching_Skills_Methods_of_Teaching_Yoga_40_Marks\"><\/span>B.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-teaching-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teaching Skills<\/a> (Methods of Teaching Yoga) (40 Marks)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/essentials-of-good-lesson-plan-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essentials of good lesson plan<\/a>: concepts, needs, planning of teaching Yoga (Shatkriya, Asana, Pranayama &amp; practices leading to Dhyana)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/principles-of-teaching-yoga-protocol-to-different-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Principles of teaching Yoga protocol to different groups<\/a> (beginners, children, youth, women, Geriatric population, and special attention group).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/preparation-for-a-yoga-class-before-and-during-the-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparation for a Yoga class (before and during the class)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/factors-influencing-yoga-teaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Factors influencing yoga teaching<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/class-management-in-yoga-its-meaning-and-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Class management in Yoga: its meaning and needs<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/conducting-yoga-practical-lessons-precautions-contraindications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Conducting yoga practical lessons: Precautions &amp; Contraindications of practices)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/salient-features-of-ideal-yoga-instructor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salient features of Ideal Yoga Instructor<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/models-of-ideal-yoga-lesson-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Models of ideal Yoga lesson plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Application_of_Knowledge_10_Marks\"><\/span>C. Application of Knowledge (10 Marks)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DField_Experience_10_Marks\"><\/span>D.Field Experience (10 Marks)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Thus, Practical Test consists of Demonstration Skills: 80 marks, Teaching Skills: 40 Marks, Application of Knowledge: 10 Marks, Field Experience: 10 Marks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_of_Yoga_Protocol_Expert_Certificate\"><\/span>Validity of Yoga Protocol Expert Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most important point to know is validity of the certificate and effective date. So, with effect from the date of declaration of result, the validity starts and remain valid for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>5 Years<\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0 But the certified Yoga professional is required to get renewal of his\/her certificate before its expiry.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reference_Books_for_Theory_Practicals_Exam\"><\/span>Reference Books for Theory &amp; Practicals Exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga Certification Board has suggested a list of recommended books for theory as well as practical exams. These books are listed below along with their links where they can be bought or downloaded:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theory_Exam_Reference_Books\"><\/span>Theory Exam Reference Books<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cYoepC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Yoga Darshan, by Harikrishandass Goyandka, Geeta Press, Gorakhpur.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Jnana Yoga, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33nKTsk\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bhakti Yoga<\/a>, Karma Yoga, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36pNFPr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Raja Yoga<\/a> (Separate Books) by Swami Vivekananda, Advaita Ashram, Kolkata. These are very low cost books (in the range of Rs.60-100) and can be purchased from Amazon.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33kD8Df\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Hatha Yoga Pradipika<\/a> by G.S. Sahay.\u00a0 This book is v<span class=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\" data-hook=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\"><span class=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\" data-hook=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\"><span class=\"a-size-base review-text\" data-hook=\"review-body\">ery much useful for who are preparing for UGC NET and QCI exams. Word by word meaning is given in this book.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\" data-hook=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\"><span class=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\" data-hook=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\"><span class=\"a-size-base review-text\" data-hook=\"review-body\">It has g<\/span><\/span><\/span>ood explanations of shlokas. <span class=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\" data-hook=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\"><span class=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\" data-hook=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\"><span class=\"a-size-base review-text\" data-hook=\"review-body\"> <span class=\"a-size-base review-text review-text-content\" data-hook=\"review-body\">Word by word meaning from Sanskrit to English. Author&#8217;s detailed and valuable notes make this book special for all Yoga, Specially suitable for all Academic use.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cOjzqa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Shreemad Bhagvadgita<\/a>, Gita press Gorakhpur. This book is available in both format &#8211; hard cover and soft cover. There is not much difference in the prices of both as well as the shipping charges are not much different. So, better to purchase hard bound book.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cUOJMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Ayurveda, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha<\/a>, Chakrapani Publications, Jaipur.\u00a0 If anyone wants to know, learn about Ayurveda, then this is your complete guide for you . This BOOK will answer all your enquiry and doubts about any serious health issues and diseases.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Gudhjq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 1<\/a>, Excel Books, New Delhi (QCI)<\/li>\n<li>Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/YogicSukshmaVyayamEnglishDhirendraBrahmachari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download the book<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6J6Cys6nBs8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see all the techniques of sukshama vyayam given by Swami Dhirendra himself<\/a> on youtube.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33sj425\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Upanishads<\/a> (23rdyear Special), Kalyan, Geeta Press, Gorakhpur.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ipfSrS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices,<\/a> M. M. Gore, Kanchana Prakashana, Lonavala.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cUUSse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Management of Common Diseases by Swami Karmananda<\/a>, Bihar Yoga Publication Trust<\/li>\n<li>Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers by Basavaraddi, I. V. &amp; others, MDNIY, New Delhi. <em>You will need to contact or visit Morari Desai National Institute of Yoga in Delhi to procure this book.\u00a0 Their phone numbers are 23711657, 23718301, 23721472 Email: mdniy@yahoo.co.in.\u00a0 This book is a part of training material developed under the Project &#8220;Introduction of Yoga in School Health&#8221; initiated by MNDIY, New Delhi under the auspices of Ministry of Ayush. This book covers all important components of Yoga which a yoga teacher needs to know. The book comprises of eight chapters appropriately divided in two sections &#8211; theory and practical.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Exams_Reference_Books\"><\/span>Practical Exams Reference Books<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Yogic Suksma Vyayama, Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/YogicSukshmaVyayamEnglishDhirendraBrahmachari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download the book<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6J6Cys6nBs8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see all the techniques of sukshama vyayam given by Swami Dhirendra himself<\/a> on youtube.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/in.ernet.dli.2015.533774\/page\/n277\/mode\/2up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yogasana Vijnana<\/a>, Dheerendra Yoga Prakashana, New Delhi. You can download from the <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/in.ernet.dli.2015.533774\/page\/n277\/mode\/2up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2SgJfSK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Light on Yoga<\/a> by BKS Iyengar, Harper Collins Publisher<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2GrkvVo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha<\/a>, Bihar School of Yoga, Munger.<\/li>\n<li>A Monograph on Yogic Suksma Vyayama, by I.V. Basavaraddi, MDNIY<\/li>\n<li>A Monograph on Shatakarma, by I.V. Basavaraddi, MDNIY<\/li>\n<li>A Monograph on Yogasana, by I.V. Basavaraddi, MDNIY<\/li>\n<li>A Monograph on Pranayama, by I.V. Basavaraddi, MDNIY<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jAVaGU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Asana Why &amp; How ?, by O.P.Tiwari, Kaivalyadhama, SMYM Samiti, Lonavla<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jrUNyv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Suryanamaskar<\/a> by Swami Satyananda Saraswati Bihar School of Yoga, Munger<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Gudhjq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 1<\/a>, Excel Books, New Delhi (QCI)<\/li>\n<li>Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers by Basavaraddi, I. V. &amp; others, MDNIY, New Delhi.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jptaGm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Teaching Methods for Yogic practices by Shri M.L.Gharote, Kaivalyadhama Ashram, Lonavla<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Yoga Shastra (Vol-I &amp; II) by BKS Iyengar, Ramamani Iyenger Memorial Yoga, Institute, PuneYOG, Mumbai<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ES2crN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Pranayama Rahasya by Swami Ramdeva<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/yogacertificationboard.nic.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Syllabus-YPI-Version0.2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yoga Certification Board Website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Telegram Group for Study Material<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/yogastudymaterial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/t.me\/yogastudymaterial<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yoga Protocol Instructor is the first level certification by Ayush under the category of Yoga Education &amp; Training. 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